Ehlers-Danlos syndromes

Ehlers-Danlos syndromes

The Ehlers-Danlos Society released a review on March 15th which updates the diagnostic criteria for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS). It also introduces the newly-described hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD).

The publication identifies 13 different types of EDS, and highlights the need for updated and more reliable criteria. It includes management and care guidelines for the co-morbidities that can occur within EDS and HSDs.